ABOUT SIMMONS
Located in Boston’s historic Fenway area, Simmons has a strong tradition of empowering women and challenging traditional gender roles.
Simmons University was one of the first higher education institutions to prepare women to become leaders and has evolved to become a university offering a women’s undergraduate program and graduate programs open to all.
You’re joining our community at an especially exciting time as one of our strategic goals is to become the most inclusive campus in New England.
You’ll find that people who work here are truly committed to our mission of preparing students to become champions of social justice and leaders in their professions and their communities.
This commitment and pride make for a dynamic workplace. Simmons University is committed to inclusive excellence in all aspects of an individual’s community experience.
As a university committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, Simmons encourages applications from all under-represented groups.
Simmons is committed to creating, developing, promoting, and enhancing inclusive hiring practices at all levels, for all positions ensuring diverse talent pools and the delivery of a consistent positive candidate experience.
Simmons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to continuing to develop a more diverse faculty, staff, student body, and curriculum.
JOB SUMMARY
This position will primarily support students enrolled in the Master of Science in Library and Information Science (MSLIS) students but will also include Post-master’s level students.
The SLIS Graduate Student Advisor is responsible for building supportive and personalized relationships with students, managing
expectations of program requirements, and providing opportunities to help students stay connected to the Simmons community.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Advise students on University policies, handbooks, procedures, program requirements, practicum requirements, and all other academic matters.
Provide students with preemptive guidance on acclimating to their new graduate program lifestyle and building supportive personal environments and best practices to facilitate their student success;
Track and report student progress data across multiple data tracking systems shared by key stakeholders within the designated SLIS graduate program teams (e.
g., registration audits, LOA tracking, custom plans of study tracking, end-of-term audits, etc.)
Participate in department meetings regarding complex student issues.
Serve as the first point of contact for student academic plan questions and various other administrative needs of the students.
Provide support for the admissions process as needed.
Participate in department and program-related events (e.g. admission webinars, admitted student events, etc.).
Work collaboratively with key stakeholders to communicate, complete tasks, and provide input on systems efficiently and effectively to best support students in all stages of the program.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master of Library and Information Science Degree required.
Experience advising and / or teaching, or general familiarity with online programs a plus.
Proven ability in developing strong relationships through a variety of means (including remote engagement) and experience in professional coaching / advising others required.
Must have a strong commitment to education.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum of two years of academic advising or equivalent experience (e.g., roles requiring extensive student contact or positions that entail a high level of people management).
Comfort with online webinar technology using audio, video, and shared desktop applications (e.g. Adobe Connect, Zoom, Webex, GoToMeeting, Skype).
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and presentation software, with a particular emphasis on spreadsheets and data entry / analysis.
The ability to effectively work with multiple databases and student platforms.
The ideal candidate will possess strong time management, data and technology management, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills, will be adaptable to new and rapidly changing situations, will be creative and innovative, and demonstrate the ability to work independently and with a team.
COMPETENCIES
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to successfully resolve student issues from request through resolution;
Problem-solving.
Analytical and strategic thinking.
Commitment to Inclusive excellence and social justice.
WORK ENVIRONMENT CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This position is full-time, with a 40-hour workweek schedule, but it will require flexible hours, ncluding occasional nights and weekends.
This role is eligible to be Boston-based and hybrid work eligible.
Physical effort / lifting, such as sedentary - up to 10 pounds; light - up to 20 pounds.
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